Something on your mind? Chat about it here. After reading some of the comments on Monday’s post on low heels, I thought I’d share this one for everyone else who’s looking for a good compromise between a gorgeous shoe that makes you want to throw across the room after wearing it for five minutes, and … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Liking these posts? Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) You can also follow us on Pinterest. – Lisa at Privilege has some awesome snark for working wardrobes … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Faux Leather Trim Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I feel like the brand Chaus is having a resurgence — I remember a lot of pieces I bought and wore happily in my 20s, and then the brand disappeared for a while, and now it’s back. I like this … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Faux Leather Trim Top
Coffee Break – Collection Lara calf hair peep-toe heels
J.Crew has a number of really cute heels marked down. (They call them “midheels” but do note, they’re all higher than 2.5,” which to me is in the beginning of the “high” category.) Anyway: love the calf hair, love the animal print, and love the ankle strap. These were $350, but are now marked to … Read More about Coffee Break – Collection Lara calf hair peep-toe heels
Thursday’s TPS Report: Sweater Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale continues (my picks here and here), and there is still a lot of things on sale (and some seem to have more sizes available than they did before). For today’s TPS I like this zigzag sweater … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Sweater Jacket
Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers
For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. It was … Read More about Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers
How to Make a Blowout Last for Days
Blowouts can make your hair look smooth, silky, and shiny — and they’re much healthier for your hair than flatironing it! — but how can you make a blowout last? I’m a huge fan of blowouts these days, and if there are a few events over a few days it’s a no-brainer for me because … Read More about How to Make a Blowout Last for Days
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Bow-Waist Striped Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ok: I liked this dress when I saw it in pink/black, and tan/black, but when I saw it in blue I was sold. I like the unusual mix of horizontal and diagonal stripes, as well as the small and large … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Bow-Waist Striped Dress
Coffee Break – Cynthia Doctor Satchel
Ooh: cute textured bag from Ivanka Trump. I think the quilted synthetic leather looks really lux, and a bit foreign and mysterious — I looked at the picture here and wondered, what is that? Considering the price, I knew it wasn’t ostrich or some other exotic animal — but in real life, people won’t have … Read More about Coffee Break – Cynthia Doctor Satchel
Can Older Women Have Long Hair and Still Be Professional?
Update: We still think this is a great discussion on whether older women can have long hair and still be professional — but you may also want to check out some of our more recent discussions on aging gracefully, including how to go gray intentionally. Long hair on older women: the perennial question. Despite our … Read More about Can Older Women Have Long Hair and Still Be Professional?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cambridge Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader K wrote in to recommend this blazer, and I think it looks gorgeous — I love both the fuchsia and the red. Note that for every jacket purchased, a school uniform is donated to a girl in need in … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cambridge Blazer
Coffee Break – Katia Essential Wallet
If you’ve been hunting for an affordable wallet, consider an oilcloth one — you can often get a really colorful, fun piece that holds up quite well in your purse. This lovely purple one from Boje Designs (available in another 3 colors) is $34 at Amazon. Boje Designs Katia Essential Wallet (L-2)